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- Chalmers, who suffers bulging discs and a degenerative spine, has now had 10 cortisone injections in his back during his swim career.
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Jun 13, 2024 · Olympic champion sprinter Kyle Chalmers has revealed he is battling a degenerative back issue as he plots his path to another gold medal in Paris.
- Dean Bilton
Jun 13, 2024 · A long-term battle with bulging discs in his back and a degenerative spine, which didn't become public knowledge until after Thursday night's race, had put the Olympic and world champion in a precarious place just days out from Australia's Paris 2024 trials.
- Zachary Gates
- Olympic And Paralympic Games Reporter
Jul 30, 2024 · Since his stunning gold at Rio at the age of 18, Chalmers has carried Australia's hopes in the blue riband sprint despite battling a heart condition, shoulder surgery and a degenerative back...
Chalmers, who suffers bulging discs and a degenerative spine, has now had 10 cortisone injections in his back during his swim career. Almost five years ago, he had a second round of heart surgery to correct a condition called supraventricular tachycardia – in layman’s terms, his heart sometimes beat irregularly fast.
Jun 13, 2024 · Olympic champion sprinter Kyle Chalmers has overcome a degenerative back issue to secure his place in the Paris 2024 Olympics, despite revealing the challenges of battling a debilitating injury.
Jun 13, 2024 · Kyle Chalmers has needed four cortisone injections for a debilitating back injury before securing his spot at a third Olympic Games. Chalmers pushed through the pain to win the 100m freestyle at Australia’s Olympic selection trials on Thursday in Brisbane.